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3.00 Credits
A critical introduction to the history and literature of the Hebrew Bible in light of its setting in the ancient Near East, utilizing the discoveries of recent scholarship, including archaeology, literature, and textual criticism.
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This course provides an in-depth consideration of the art of a specific culture or group of cultures that were part of the ancient world. Topics concentrate on one of the following: Pre- Classical Art, Egyptian Art, Classical Art, Greek Art, or Roman Art. The specific topic is announced in the Schedule of Classes. Prerequisite: Any 200-level art course, or ART 100 with junior/senior standing; or permission of instructor. Visual resources fee.
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3.00 Credits
This course provides an in-depth consideration of cultures and styles in medieval art and architecture. It may present a survey of the period or concentrate on one of the following areas: Early Christian and Byzantine, Romanesque and Gothic, Medieval Manuscripts, Islamic Art and Architecture, Mediterranean Medieval Art, or Northern Medieval Art. The specific topic is announced in the Schedule of Classes. Prerequisite: Any 200-level ART course or ART 100 with junior/senior standing or permission of the instructor. Visual resources fee.
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3.00 Credits
This course introduces the student to the history and literature of the Talmud, the central work of Jewish law and lore that evolved from about 200 B.C.E. (= B.C.) to 500 C.E. (= A.D.). By examining the pertinent texts in their historical context, students will concentrate on major issues that also engrossed Greek and Roman thinkers. Such matters as the sanctity of life, theories of democracy and justice, capital punishment, civil and criminal law, and the roles of women and their rights will be analyzed amid the relevant historical events and trends and the larger societies that surrounded the Jews.
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3.00 Credits
This course introduces the student to the writing, life, and historical context of Moses Maimonides. After a survey of the history of Rabbinic Judaism and Islamic culture, the life and times of Maimonides will be treated. The science, metaphysics, and philosophy shared by Jews, Christians, and Muslims will be examined using Maimonides' life and his philosophical, legal, and medical works as implements of analysis. Prerequisite: HIS 101 or permission of instructor.
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3.00 Credits
The Graeco-Roman classical tradition, emphasizing architecture and sculpture, from the beginning in Archaic Greece to the spread of Hellenism and the Roman contribution (approximately 650 B.C. to A.D. 300). Prerequisite: ART 210.
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3.00 Credits
European art from the fourth through the 14th century A.D. Such media as ivories, mosaics, and manuscripts, as well as monumental sculpture and architecture, are used to study the range from Early Christian and Byzantine through Late Gothic art. The course may focus on either Mediterranean or Northern art. The emphasis for a given semester will be listed in the Schedule of Classes. Prerequisite: ART 210.
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3.00 Credits
Asian artistic traditions examined via the most important and representative examples of architecture, sculpture, painting, prints, and decorative arts. The course concentrates on one of the following cultural areas: Chinese Art, Japanese Art, or Arts of India.The specific topic is announced in the Schedule of Classes. Prerequisite: Any 200- level art history course, or ART 100 with junior or senior standing. Visual resources fee.
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3.00 Credits
Reading and discussion of the Bible and selected works of literature focusing on recurring themes, forms, imagery, and symbolism. Prerequisite: Any 200-level literature course or permission of instructor.
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3.00 Credits
A philosophical examination of the phenomenon of religious experience and practices, addressing such issues as the nature of the sacred, the roles of reason, experience, and faith as modes of religious response, and the significance of religious rituals, language, and symbols as means of religious expression. Prerequisite: PHI 110.
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